In a continued crackdown on truancy, police in Kankan, Guinea have arrested eight female students for attending unauthorized locations during class hours. The arrests were made by the central police station in Kankan as part of their efforts to ensure students adhere to school schedules. The students, all girls, were taken to the police station where their situation was brought to the attention of the public prosecutor.
According to Commissioner Nanamoudou Magassouba, the police have been conducting patrols to monitor students' adherence to school hours. The arrests were made in several locations identified as popular hangouts for students during class hours, including bars, cafes, unfinished buildings, and beaches. These locations were specified in a requisition by the public prosecutor.
The arrested students are from different schools in Kankan, including Lycée 3 Avril and Lycée Marien N'gouabi. Commissioner Magassouba explained that the police patrols are aimed at curbing truancy and ensuring students are in school during class hours. The students were arrested after being spotted in the unauthorized locations during school hours, identifiable by their school uniforms.
The police plan to continue their patrols to combat truancy and ensure students are in school during class hours. Commissioner Magassouba emphasized the importance of parental involvement in monitoring their children's school attendance. She advised parents to maintain regular contact with teachers to track their children's movements between home and school.
The arrested students are now in the custody of the public prosecutor, who will determine their next course of action. The police operation aims to collaborate with schools and families to effectively address truancy in Kankan. By working together, the authorities hope to improve school attendance and reduce truancy.
Truancy, or "école buissonnière" in French, is a significant issue in Guinea, where many students, especially girls, are often absent from school due to various reasons. The Kankan police operation is part of a broader effort to address this problem and ensure students receive a proper education.
The authorities in Kankan are urging parents and students to take responsibility for ensuring students attend school regularly. By doing so, they hope to improve educational outcomes and provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future. The police operation will likely continue in the coming weeks to maintain the momentum in the fight against truancy.
Key points
- The Kankan police arrested 8 female students for truancy during class hours as part of efforts to combat unauthorized absences.
- The arrests were made in locations such as bars, cafes, unfinished buildings, and beaches, which are popular hangouts for students during school hours.
- The police operation aims to collaborate with schools and families to address truancy and improve school attendance in Kankan.
